Prairie Playhouse and The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center present

“Sinatra and Friends”

Brighton, Colo., July 24, 2012 – It’s a show, no it’s a dance, no it’s a concert, no it’s a class? It’s all these things and more! It’s the new Sinatra and Friends fundraising event.

Start the evening off at 7pm with a vintage swing dance lesson taught by World Champion Swing Dancers Mark Godwin & Shauna Marble.

At 8pm the show will begin with some spectacular dance performances by local vintage Swing Dance troupe, the Denver Swing Project.

At 8:15 you will meet Sinatra himself! Singing your favorite Crooner hits of the 1930′s, 40′s and 50′s to a swingin’ live orchestra. Dance or sit and watch, whichever you prefer.

Enjoy live music played by Don Dupree’s swining orchestra until 11pm, with mini lessons and dance performances during the band breaks. PPH’s best crooning singers will serenade you until 11pm, whether you want to dance or enjoy the show!

You do not want to miss this one-night-only spectacular event. This is PPH’s big fundraiser for the year. Bring the whole family, and a few neighbors, and take part in some incredible wholesome family fun.

Tickets are only $5 online, $7 at the door. Only one night on August 11 at The Armory, Brighton, CO. For tickets, visit http://www.prairieplayhouse.com/productions/sinatra .

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson opened on Broadway to some of the highest critical acclaim of any show last season. Sadly, the theatre-going public (aka Moms and daughters coming straight from the American Girl Store Salon) didn’t listen to reviewers. Rather, they were duped by the brighter lights of such horrendous pieces of musical fodder as Spiderman: Turn Off the Lights as well as “Brand New” hits from a decade ago like Wicked: Which Witch is Which and Mo’ Mo’ Mia: Our Love/Show Will Never Die.

It’s understandable. At a time when a helpless and victimized American Public is staring down deep economic crisis, when the nation seems as divided as any since the middle 19th century, when our President can’t live up to the hype of his national messiah monicker, and when international issues with seemingly no clear answers permeate the news, the last thing upper middle class suburbanite theatre tourists want to see is a politically charged musical that explores our strange emotional connection to what is, arguably, the highest office on the planet.

Well, since you missed it in New York, now is your chance to see its Regional Premiere in Colorado. Ben Dicke, Director-Xanadu, Robbie Hart-The Wedding Singer, Neil Tilden-1940s Radio Hour, will produce the show at the Aurora Fox Studio Space from September 7-October 28… and he simply doesn’t care. Highlights of the show include an incredible emo (ask your 14 year old daughter what that means) rock score and as much political incorrectedness as you can cram into an hour and 45 minutes. And, it’s here just in time for elections.

So, whether you’re a bleeding heart, blue blooded Liberal Dem who shops at Whole Foods cause you read somewhere that it will save cross-bred pigs from being slit ear-to-ear by illegal immigrants in a western Colorado slaughter house or you’re a fifty-something, overweight Republican investment banker who just hired three illegal immigrants to flip four of your newly acquired bank owned properties in the south suburbs, you’ve got to get a ticket. Heck, you might even learn something about Populism.

Ben’s campaign for backing has begun on the newly popular website kickstarter.com. His hope is to raise $10,000 in initial funds (he’ll need almost four times that to produce the show well). His plan is to raise it in $25 increments as much as possible thereby getting a jump on pre-sales for the show. For a better look at Ben’s vision for the show, please check out: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/988700953/bloody-bloody-andrew-jackson.

Town Hall Arts Center presents Elizabeth Welch: From Town Hall to Broadway

As part of its 30th Anniversary Season, Town Hall Arts Center will present a special concert by Broadway actress Elizabeth Welch on Monday, January 16th at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Welch is currently appearing on Broadway as the understudy for Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera. She is a Colorado native whose passion for music and theater has taken her all over the world.

Ms. Welch received a bachelor degree in music at the University of Colorado, and studied opera at the University of Illinois. Returning to Colorado with her husband, Tim, Elizabeth performed leading roles in The Sound of Music, Kiss Me, Kate, The Music Man, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast, The King and I and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change in Denver area theatres including Town Hall Arts Center.

For this benefit concert to honor Town Hall Arts Center’s 30th Anniversary, Ms. Welch will be accompanied by pianist Donna K. Debreceni and will sing favorite songs from some of the shows she performed in the past at Town Hall Arts Center and other musical show tunes, interspersed with stories of her evolving career. She will be joined by her husband, Tim Welch, and local singers Traci Kern and Ryan Belinak for this delightful evening of music and inspiration.

Ticket Information:
Reserved seat tickets priced $30.00 are available at the Town Hall Arts Center box office, 303-794-2787 ext. 5 (M – F, 1 – 5 pm) or on-line at www.townhallartscenter.com. In recognition of the fundraising purpose of this event, no typical discounts will be offered.

We invite you to a wine tasting event in collaboration with J.A. Balistreri Vineyards. This event will allow you to partake of fabulous wine, while enjoying a sneak peak at what Next Stage will bring you this year.

Balistreri Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery, and like Next Stage, they are dedicated to bringing you a high quality product. The winery was licensed in 1998 and released their first vintage in February of 2000. Their wines are comprised of varietal grapes purchased from growers in Western Colorado. Select wines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Muscat are produced with grapes from their own Denver Vineyard.

For more on Balistreri Vineyards

We are excited for this partnership and hope you will come and enjoy the evening with us.

The evening events include:
Wine Tasting
Vignettes from our coming year
and a Silent Auction
Nights stay at the Magnolia Hotel
Dinner at Il Vicino
and more…

February 28, 2009 (For ONE night only!)
Cost: $10 at the door.
Aurora Fox Studio Theatre
9900 E. Colfax Ave

Doors open at 7:00pm
Show Starts at 7:30pm

There is a large variety of shows to choose from in Colorado this holiday season! Here are just a few of them:

A Wonderful Life at The Arvada Center
1940′s Radio Christmas Carol at Bas Bleu in Ft. Collins
Beauty and the Beast at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center
An O Henry Christmas at Miners Alley Playhouse

These are just a few of the wonderful selections available to Colorado audiences this season. To see photos and detailed information on all the shows currently playing, check out John Moore’s theater section at the Denver Post Online.

Also coming this season is the first major fundraiser for the brand new Evolution Theatre Company. Look forward to an evening of star-studded entertainment some of Denver’s most talented performers at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret in Downtown Denver. Find more information on ETC’s fundraiser at their website.

Last but not least, watch out all over town for the Original Dickens Carolers as they entertain holiday shoppers at malls, workers at company holiday parties and private parties. Last season, the Original Dickens Carolers launched a branch in New York City – PartySingers.com. This year they’ve gone bi-coastal and have opened a branch in Los Angeles under the direction of former Denverites Joe Donohoe and Nikki Tomlinson. Watch for the Tinseltone Carolers on the Dr. Phil show next week!

Denver’s finest talent performing roles they’d never be considered for!

Very glamorous…and a little bit inappropriate!

MISCAST 2008
September 27 7:30PM
The Aurora Fox Studio Theater
Purchase Tickets

Miscast presents some of Denver theater’s most talented performers, representing theaters all over the Denver-metropolitan area and performing songs and scenes they would never otherwise perform because they are completely WRONG for the part. Join us at the Aurora Fox for an evening of age and race-defying, gender-bending, general mayhem that gets a little crazy and outrageous every time!

Who will be crowned as the first
“Miss Cast?”

For the first time ever, audience members will be invited to vote for their favorite miscast performer…to be named
“Miss Cast” in a grand finale ceremony!

Please join Next Stage for their annual fundraiser. Have a blast and support local theater!

FRIDAY, August 1st and SATUDAY, August 2nd from 9 am – 2pm

PLUS – SINCE WE ARE AT THE THEATRE, YOU CAN PAY USING A CREDIT CARD!!

2119 E. 17th Ave.

2 blocks west of the intersection of 17th and YORK.

Keep in mind that 17th is a one-way street heading east, so you’ll want to head up 18th or 16th and come down (or up).

This is the annual fundraiser for the VINTAGE THEATRE and we have been collecting donations from our patrons and associates for several weeks now. We have so much stuff, we took over the restaurant next door as well.

Everything is priced to move!!

Need a framed picture of Jesus that plugs in and lights up? We’ve got that.

Need, not one – but two, velvet paintings of half nude women? Yeah, we’ve got that too.

If you’re lonely, how about a plastic sunflower that will sing “You are my sunshine?” (self esteem and batteries not included).

We’ve also got:

**Furniture

**A Washer/Dryer Set

**Electronics and small kitchen appliances

**Exercise equipment

**Books, Books, Books!

**DVD’s

**VHS Tapes

**Clothing

**Baby Bonanza!! Clothes, toys, etc.

**Plates, vases, ashtrays, bookcases, kitchen utensils, gardening supplies, planter pots, mugs, candles, candle holders, filing cabinets, a selection of four different coffee makers, a humongous teddy bear, a fuzzy heart ottoman thingy, an oriental screen, bric a brac, several quality office chairs, bugs bunny earrings, an entire christmas section, two desks, a nice loveseat, bedding, fuzzy slippers……and so many more things that I can’t even list them here!!

ALSO – if you want, take advantage of our garage sale prices on our tickets.

We are selling tickets to Tenneesse Williams’ classic drama A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE for only $15 at the garage sale. The regular price is $22 so you’re saving $7 per ticket!! Buy your tickets there and then call us later to let us know when you want to come see the show.

Theater companies are always trying to come up with ideas for fundraising. It is one of the biggest challenges any non-profit theater company faces. I know of some companies who have wanted to sell their logo merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs, hats etc., but few have the available capital to do bulk orders then take the chance of not selling them all.

Cafepress has changed all of that. For free (yes, I said FREE), your theater company can create your very own Cafepress shop online. No minimum orders, no handling merchandise, just upload your images, create your products and get the link to your supporters! For an example, see what Next Stage theater company has available online: Next Stage Theater Shop. Next Stage does have an upgraded shop that costs $6.95 per month which gives you unlimited categories and products, and a totally customizable shop front. The free option works just fine if you want just a few products. Check it out – it’s a great way to show your theater spirit and raise funds for your theater company! Click the button below and find out for yourself just how simple fundraising can be!